On Saturday, the 26th, a heat wave is expected to continue across most parts of the country, with hot weather persisting.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, as of 5 a.m. the temperature in major cities was recorded at 27.9 degrees in Seoul, 26.7 degrees in Incheon, 27.0 degrees in Suwon, 23.6 degrees in Chuncheon, 29.7 degrees in Gangneung, 27.3 degrees in Cheongju, 25.3 degrees in Daejeon, 25.6 degrees in Jeonju, 25.7 degrees in Gwangju, 27.3 degrees in Jeju, 24.0 degrees in Daegu, 27.1 degrees in Busan, 24.3 degrees in Ulsan, and 27.1 degrees in Changwon.
The daytime high is forecast to reach between 32 and 38 degrees in most regions of the country. In particular, the perceived temperature is expected to soar to around 35 degrees, indicating very hot weather. Currently, heat wave warnings are in effect across the country.
The sky is expected to be mostly clear, but Jeju Island is forecast to be cloudy, with rain expected from the afternoon. The anticipated precipitation is 20 to 60 mm in the Jeju mountainous area and 5 to 20 mm in other regions.
Additionally, swells are expected to flow into the coastline of Jeju Island and the southern coastline of Jeollanam-do and Gyeongsangnam-do, with strong waves potentially crashing onto the coast. A storm surge warning is also in effect for the central west coast of Jeollanam-do.
The maritime weather is expected to be relatively calm; however, higher waves may occur in some offshore areas. In the near seas, wave heights are expected to be 0.5 to 1.5 meters in the East Sea, and 0.5 to 2.0 meters in the West Sea and the South Sea. Offshore, waves could rise to 0.5 to 1.5 meters in the East Sea, 0.5 to 3.5 meters in the West Sea, and 1.0 to 3.0 meters in the South Sea.